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Mrs. Maldonado from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Great Start to a Great Year!

Help me give my students the supplies they need to succeed and an inviting place to read!

  • $504 goal

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My Students

I have an incredible group of 20 students in our Philadelphia school. My students' families struggle. It is important for them to have a warm and inviting atmosphere to learn in.

We work hard to remember that we can all learn and that each of us is capable of achieving anything we are willing to work hard for.

I strive to teach to my whole student, and not just to the educational goals set before them.

Our class is a small family of willing learners who deserve to have the resources and motivational tools to achieve great things.

My Project

A reading corner should be a warm and inviting place that students enjoy. The selections I have made to enhance the classroom reading corner will create this feeling and will aide in building a love of reading.

I purposely chose posters and room decorations that will create a positive atmosphere and mindset in the classroom.

As a first year teacher many of the supplies requested are to create a print rich environment for my students that I will be able to use for many years to come.

Crayons, pencils, erasers, glue sticks, whiteboard markers, lapboards and scissors are necessary tools that are used in the classroom daily. These items will give us the opportunity to perform without worrying that any student does not have the proper tools to complete the task at hand. In addition, the disinfectant wipe and hand sanitizer will help keep our classroom and students healthy and in the classroom.

Mrs. Maldonado Tanner G Duckrey Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Maldonado

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

20 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dry Erase Lapboards (30 Pack) DOUBLE SIDED +Markers/Erasers 9" x 12" Mini White Dry Erase Boards for Students Whiteboards,Teacher Supplies, Classroom • Amazon Business $44.95 1 $44.95
Big Joe Cuddle Chair, Sapphire • Amazon Business $39.88 1 $39.88
Kids Scissors 5" - 12 Pack - School Pack Of Scissors For Kids age 3 and up, Assorted Colors (Pointed Tip) • Amazon Business $14.89 2 $29.78
Actorland Pillow Cover Dr Seuss Pattern Cat in The Hat, Lorax, Oh The Places You'll Go, Throw Pillow case with Soft Comfortable Feeling for Car and Chair • Amazon Business $13.00 2 $26.00
ARTEZA Dry Erase Markers, Bulk Pack of 52 (with Chisel Tip), 12 Assorted Colors with Low-Odor Ink, Whiteboard Pens are perfect for School, Office, or Home • Amazon Business $19.11 1 $19.11
Germ-X Hand Sanitizer, Aloe, Pump Bottle, 30 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $17.51 1 $17.51
39 Pack Fidget Toys Bundle for Kids and Adults, Sensory Toys Set for Stress Relief and Anti-Anxiety, Sensory Fidget Hand Toys for ADD ADHD Autism, School Supplies for Autistic Children • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Carson Dellosa – Sentence Building Literacy Resource with 86 Cards for Language Arts For K, 1st, & 2ND Grade & Ell • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Sproutbrite Classroom Decoration Banner Poster Pack - Growth Mindset Wall Display • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 24-Count • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Raymond Geddes Dr. Seuss Pencils (Pack of 72) • Amazon Business $12.96 1 $12.96
Positive Postcards from Teachers to Students, 50 Cards, Motivational Notes from Teachers, Classroom Teaching Supplies for Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School Teachers (Did You Know?) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes 320 ct, 2 Lemon + 2 Ocean, (4x80ct),Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $11.52 1 $11.52
decalmile Wall Decals Quotes Dr Seuss The More That You Read The More You Know Kids Wall Stickers Baby Nursery Childrens Bedroom Classroom Wall Decor • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48
Carson Dellosa Parts of Speech Bulletin Board Set (110126) • Amazon Business $11.33 1 $11.33
Heavy Duty Magnetic Hooks, Strong Neodymium Magnet Hook for Home, Kitchen, Workplace, Office and Garage, Pack of 20 • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
GREATMAG Push Pin Magnets, Whiteboard Magnets, 56 Pack 7 Assorted Color Magnetic Push Pins, Perfect for Fridge Magnets, Map Magnets, Classroom Magnets, Office Magnets • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Magnetic Dry Erase Labels Name Plates White Board 32 Labels 8 Colors,3.2" x1.2" • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Raymond Geddes Tab Bookmark Dr. Seuss Plastic Tab Bookmark 48/Pack (70416) • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
Colored Jumbo Craft Sticks- Pack of 250ct • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
25 Pack Wooden Ruler 12 Inch Rulers Bulk Wood Measuring Ruler Office Ruler 2 Scale • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
10 Educational Wall Posters For Kids - ABC - Alphabet, Solar System, USA & World Map, Numbers 1-100 +, Days of the Week, Months of the Year, Emotions, Time, Money | Learning Charts (18x24 - PAPER) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Chenille Kraft Natural Wood Craft Sticks, Jumbo Size, 6 x 3/4, Wood, Natural Wood, 500/Box (3776-01) • Amazon Business $8.48 1 $8.48
Sharpie 22480PP Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, 8-Count • Amazon Business $6.59 1 $6.59

Materials cost

$386.40

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.69

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$427.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.51

Total project goal

$503.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $503.40

4 Donors

-$243.00

Donations toward project cost

-$222.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.85

match offer

-$242.05

Match offer toward project cost

-$205.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.31

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.35

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